Nonnis Sunday Chicken Recipes

SUNDAY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine soups, 1/4 cup butter and rice. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with chicken pieces. Drizzle chicken with remaining butter. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika. , Bake, uncovered, 2 hours or until chicken juices run clear and rice is tender.

NONNIE'S CHICKEN SICILIAN

Steps:

• pound chicken breast to 1/4 inch season with salt and pepper then lightly flour and set aside.
• in a large skillet heat evooand a tablespoon of butter.
• heat to medium high and cook chicken breast on each side to a light golden brwon and set aside.
• add 2 tablespoons of evoo and 1 tablespoon butter and saute shallots and garlic until just tender.
• deglaze pan with chicken broth and lemon juice.
• season to taste with salt, pepper and pepper flakes.
• reduce by 1/2 and then swirl in 1 tablespoon of cold unsalted butter.
• brush a shallow oven proof baking dish with olive oil and arrange chicken breast in one layer overlapping if need be.
• top chicken breasts with artichokes, capers and sun dried tomatoes.
• pour sauce over chicken then sprinkle with lemon zest, chopped parsley and basil.
• drizzle with olive oil cover with foil and bake at 350 for 40 minutes.

NONNI'S BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES

Steps:

• Put pickles and onions in a colander; stir in salt and top with ice. Let mixture sit for 3 hours.
• Combine vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, cloves, celery seed, and turmeric together in a large pot; bring to a boil. Cook and stir vinegar mixture until sugar is dissolved into syrup, about 10 minutes.
• Drain pickles and onions and add to syrup; bring to a boil and cook until onions are tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack pickles and syrup into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

SUNDAY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In a covered baking dish, combine all ingredients except for chicken. Stir well.
• Place chicken in dish. Spoon some of the soup mixture over chicken breasts. Cover.
• Bake on 400 degrees for about 45 minutes or until tender.

SUPER SUNDAY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Cut chicken fillets into bite size pieces (or leave whole, if desired). Place chicken in a 9 x 13 inch pan, and put cheese slices on top. Spread mushroom soup over all.
• Mix stuffing according to package directions, and place on top of chicken dish.
• Bake uncovered for 1 hour at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).